Sussex County property record for 491 N Central Ave, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.291 acres (12,693 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,496 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 232-12.15-20.00 |
| Primary APN | 232-12.15-20.00 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 12,693 sqft (0.291 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 88 ft deep x 115 ft wide |
| Street Address | 491 N CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-1127 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | NE INTERSECTION OF RT 28 RT 13A |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 51801 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 442, LAUREL, DE 19956-0442 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 1991 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 1991 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3146 / 131 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Laurel Town |
| Unified School District | Laurel School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,496.00 (-19.48%) | $32,000 (-) Land $2,250 Building $29,750 | $437,400 (+583.44%) Land $118,100 Building $319,300 |
| 2023 | $1,858.00 | $32,000 Land $2,250 Building $29,750 | $64,000 Land $4,500 Building $59,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2012–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LAUREL WATER DEPARTMENT serves 3,984 people · EPA ID DE0000597 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband.
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